Bradley Forbes Carson

Brad carson, age 60 of Pompano beach, Florida passed away on April 2, 2024 following a 5 year battle with cancer. He was born on March 25, 1964, a beloved son to James and Judith Carson in Westerly, Rhode Island. Brad graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor's degree in Communications. Brad moved to Florida in the early 1990's and has been a resident of Ft Lauderdale and Pompano Beach.

Brad excelled at Football and was a three-year letter-man as a defensive lineman for the University of Rhode Island Rams from 1983-1985. He earned first-team All Yankee Conference and second-Team all New England honors as a senior in 1985. He helped the Rams to back to back Yankee Conference and two berths in the NCAA playoffs in 1984 and 1985. The Rams reached the Division I-AA semifinals in 1984 and the quarter-finals in 1985 with the team being ranked as high as No. 2 nationally. Brad was inducted into the University of Rhode Island Athletic Hall of Fame in 2004, and the Providence Gridiron Club Hall of Fame in 2022. After football, Brad practiced jiu-jitsu and was ranked as No. 1 regionally and nationally.

Brad worked as a manufacturer's representative in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry for 30 years. Predeceased by his father James Carson, Brad leaves behind his mother, Judith Carson, his beloved brothers David and Jay Carson, sister in law Michele Carson, nephews Michael Carson and Brady Carson, and nieces Jennifer Ferrell and Grace Carson, great nieces Eloise Ferrell and Nora Ferrell.

Funeral Service: April 13, 2024 at Kraeer Funeral Home, 200 W. Copans Road in Pompano Beach.

Gathering from 10am-11am, Service from 11am-12pm, Reception from 12pm-1pm.

There will be a memorial service for Brad in Rhode Island at a future date.